Focus on the Family Singapore regularly contributes opinions on pertinent issues relating to family and relationships to the press. Here are the stories featuring our expert opinions and the letters we have contributed to the editor.

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IN THE PRESS

Lunch at 2pm, Dinner at 5pm


Republished with permission
12 Jan 2020
Mrs Esther Foong, an associate trainer with Focus on the Family Singapore, suggests scheduling time together as a family, such as at the playground.
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IN THE PRESS

How to Escape the Clutches of Your Phone


Republished with permission
29 Dec 2019
Tracking your phone use...may spook you into stepping back from the brink of screen addiction, says Mr Chong Ee Jay, family life specialist at Focus on the Family Singapore.
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IN THE PRESS

Commentary: Do Parents Really Need a Confinement Nanny?


Republished with permission
08 Dec 2019
About 79 per cent of women experienced some form of mum guilt, according to a recent study by non-profit group Focus on the Family Singapore.
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IN THE PRESS

Suicide Prevention: Open, Honest Conversations can Save Lives


Republished with permission
05 Dec 2019
Joanna Koh-Hoe's commentary on creating conducive environments for important conversations between adults and youth.
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IN THE PRESS

传授夫妻相处之道 (Mentoring Couples for a Thriving Marriage)


Republished with permission
19 Nov 2019
As a married couple and marriage mentors, Gary and Joanna Koh often counsel engaged couples.
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IN THE PRESS

Parents' Mistakes at Exam Time

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
14 Oct 2019
Parenting experts say nagging and increasing anxiety for children during an already stressful time can cause harm
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IN THE PRESS

Keeping Children Safe in Public Spaces after Jewel Mirror Incident: Public Can Help Parents Too

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
09 Sep 2019
Some common safeguards for keeping young children safe...
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IN THE PRESS

Parenting Stress Could Lead to Poor Mother-child Relationships: NTU Study

Today Online
Republished with permission
09 Sep 2019
To better help mothers, she said that society needs to be “intentional” in affirming and encouraging mothers.
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IN THE PRESS

Beyond the kiss: Realistic scenarios presented in students' module

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
28 Aug 2019
Beyond instituting a curriculum for students, an important preventive measure would be to equip parents...

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